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Deregistered · FAA record as of October 2, 2026
N8870Q

N8870Q is not currently registered. It was last assigned to an Aero Commander S2R built in 1969. The FAA cancelled the registration on June 4, 2018. The last status on file was "first notice for registration renewal".

Aero Commander S2R cancelled June 4, 2018

Serial number
1470R
Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston (reciprocating)
Year built
1969
Last status
First notice for registration renewal
Certificate issued
August 7, 2012
Last FAA action
March 16, 2015
Last owner
Air Care Leasing LLC (Corporation)
Lamar, CO
Airworthiness
Restricted · Agriculture and pest control

NTSB accident and incident record under N8870Q

CEN16FA328Accident on August 19, 2016 at Center, CO: fatal, destroyed (1 fatal).

Aircraft on the NTSB record: Aero Commander S2R · serial 1470R

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

SEA02LA166Accident on August 21, 2002 at Connell, WA: no injuries, substantial damage.

Aircraft on the NTSB record: Aero Commander S2R Thrush · serial 1420R

The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include rough uneven terrain.

A tail number passes between aircraft over the years; match the serial number on the NTSB record against the airframe above. Source: NTSB aviation accident database, records through September 30, 2026.

Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database, October 2, 2026. See this number on the FAA site